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GK06 UMA

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,552 mi
Last recorded146,552 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 UMA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 146,552 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills and inner wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 134,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at floor to union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 134,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at floor to union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 98,245 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 86,047 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 71,712 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 58,549 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,350 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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GK06 UMA is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK06 UMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK06 UMA registered?

GK06 UMA is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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